Snapshot…of the Parish Council meeting on 12th July 2016


Planning Applications
Two planning applications were tabled for consideration including:-
One for a two storey extension, first floor side extension, single storey extension and minor alternations.
One for the replacement of redundant barns with a single dwelling redevelopment of an existing barn to provide garaging.
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of part single storey and part two storey extension


New Councillor Co-option
Mark McGuire was co opted and welcomed by the Parish Council as a new Councillor for Chieveley Ward.  


Emerging Minerals and Waste Planning Policy for West Berkshire Council (WBC)
The West Berkshire Council consultation for the Minerals and Waste Local Plan commenced 1st July 2016 to 5 August 2016. Two sites identified in Chieveley Parish, Chieveley Services and Old Street near Bradley Court.  One just across the boundary at Long Lane in Cold Ash Parish. The Parish Council strongly resists having additional sand extraction sites in the Parish and adjoining Parish.  http://www.westberks.gov.uk/mineralsandwaste
Emerging Minerals and Waste Planning Policy


Reports to West Berkshire Council
The following have been reported to West Berkshire Council to request corrective action.
PROWS overgrown. Bardown to Gidley Lane with overgrown hedges reported.  Alleyway behind Sowbury Park near School Road with overgrown vegetation and nettles.
Doctors Lane Byway 26.  Concern about the condition of the byway surface was raised earlier in the year and West Berkshire Council Highways Team and the Public Rights of Way team hope to have funding identified shortly  to enable them to look at options on how to remedy the poor condition of the surface near Old Street junction. 

Housing Site allocation/DPD Examination
The Independent Examination of the West Berkshire Housing Site Allocations Development Plan Document commenced on 21 June 2016. Cllr Cole, as District Councillor, was present during the Opening Statements.  
Chieveley Parish Council was represented at a public hearing session  with the Planning Inspector on 12th July to object to proposed settlement boundary changes south of the village, in particular, Green Lane.  West Berkshire Council have accepted that Green Lane is more related to the open countryside than the main settlement and proposes to revert to the original settlement boundary at Green Lane. The Parish Council are pleased with this outcome due to the special characteristics of Green Lane.  Land south of School Road was discussed with the Inspector and representation was made by Pro Vision Planning & Design for the HSA DPD settlement boundary to include a site south of School Road. The Parish Council supported West Berkshire Council’s decision not to change the village Settlement Boundary in this location in the HSA DPD document.

Curridge WI 
The Curridge WI have written to the Chief Executive at West Berkshire Council to remind them of the maintenance commitments for the car park adjacent to the Curridge WI Hall and near the Curridge Primary School
Tipping by Junction of Byway 32/34
The West Berkshire Council PROW team have inspected the byways and found there has been some ingress onto the byway with rubble from a local landowner.  The owner has been contacted with a request that the rubble and other items be removed.


FAQ…of the month
Question – The road sign has been damaged or disappeared? There is a pothole in the road, who do I report this to? Answer –  You can report the problem via the West Berkshire Council’s Website 'Report a Problem' service.  You can opt to receive an update on when the works have been carried out through this option. The 'Report a Problem’  service can be used to report overgrown or damaged public rights of way  flytipping, damaged road signs, verges that need cutting etc. Alternatively, you can email the customer services team at [email protected] or telephone 01635 519080.
Next Meeting... Date of the next meeting
Next Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 13th September at Curridge W I Hall, Curridge, Berkshire RG18 9DZ at 7.30pm.
​Provisional meeting date 9th August at Curridge W I Hall, Curridge, Berkshire RG18 9DZ at 7.30pm

On Saturday 18th June, Curridge Residents' Association hosted the first Grill & Chill family social event at the WI Hall, as a fundraiser to allow CRA to continue to fund free events during the winter and also to make a financial donation to the ongoing redevelopment of Curridge Playground.

The event turned out to be a great success, attended by around 270 local adults and children, including a number of guests invited by the Trustees of Curridge Playground in recognition of their past and present contribution to the development of Curridge Playground as a local amenity.

Food was provided in the form of a professional outdoor barbecue by Texas BBQ (http://www.texasbbq.biz), and iced deserts by Gelarto Ice Cream (http://www.gelartoicecream.co.uk/).

A cash bar run by volunteers offered a range of alcoholic and soft drinks, even if we ran dry of G&T, fruit cider and Punter ale by the end!

Live music was provided by local ukelele trio Mispent Ukes and the fabulous Charley Hart perfoming solo with her guitar. DJ Adam Willsher also gave us a youth disco set in the middle of the evening.

Outdoor entertainments included a large bouncy castle, crockery smash and numerous other games. Curridge Playground itself was re-opened in time for the event and was popular with children throughout the evening for everything from Football to Gymnastics!

Snapshot…of the Parish Council meeting on 14th June 2016

Planning Applications
Two planning applications were tabled for consideration including:-
1) One for the erection of single storey front infill extension to enlarge existing kitchen
2) One for the change of use of B1 unit to D1 use for Yume Project with associated parking for Unit 2

New Noticeboard Near The Bunk, Curridge
A new and slightly larger noticeboard to replace the current noticeboard at The Bunk, Curridge was approved.

Emerging Minerals and Waste Planning Policy for West Berkshire Council (WBC)
The Parish Council have become aware that as part of the West Berkshire Council ‘Call for Sites’ in 2014 Grundon put forward a site along the B4009 just outside the parish. Others sites include a site near Chieveley services and a site near Bradley Court.  It is anticipated the West Berkshire Council consultation for the Minerals and Waste Local Plan will run for 6 weeks from 1st July 2016 to 5 August 2016 mainly to advise the public, landowners, industry and all interested parties of the minerals and waste sites that have been promoted and to invite comments. 
http://www.westberks.gov.uk/mineralsandwaste  
Emerging Minerals and Waste Planning Policy

Reports to West Berkshire Council
The following have been reported to West Berkshire Council to request corrective action.
Downend Lane Junction. Overgrown vegetation affecting visibility has been reported to request this is cut back.
Footpath 38 (Manor Lane, Chieveley).  The path from Manor Lane through to School Road in parts has become impassable.
Granite Setts around the War Memorial.  Some of the setts have become dislodged and loose.
Home to School Transport Policy
A secondary consultation will take place in respect of the 2017/18 Home to School Transport Policy.  The consultation will commence on 6th June and end on 20th July.  http://www.westberks.gov.uk/freeschooltransport
Oare Pond
Unauthorised mowing has taken place at the Oare Pond Meadow without the Parish Council’s permission.  This is damaging the flower meadow.   Letters are going out to local residents to request this ceases. 
West Berkshire Council Chief Executive Ward Visit
This was a successful visit.  Providing a good opportunity to show how funding has been used within the Parish.
Heritage Forum day
Training is available for residents or councillors if they wish to become involved with assessing buildings etc for local listing.
Flooding on Curridge Road
Flooding on the Curridge Road is still an issue.  Largely due to the drains being blocked with silt.  West Berkshire Council have been informed.

FAQ…of the month
Question – The road sign has been damaged or disappeared? There is a pothole in the road, who do I report this to? Answer –  You can report the problem via the West Berkshire Council’s Website 'Report a Problem' service.  You can opt to receive an update on when the works have been carried out through this option. The ‘Report a Problem’ service can be used to report overgrown or damaged public rights of way, flytipping, damaged road signs, verges that need cutting etc. Alternatively you can email the customer services team at [email protected] or telephone 01635 519080.
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Next Meeting... Date of the next meeting
Next Parish Council meeting on 12th July at Chieveley Village Hall & Recreational Centre, High Street, Chieveley, Berkshire RG20 8TE starting at 7.30pm

​Notes from the presentation by Ressance, 28th June, on the appeal to the planning application at Chapel Lane.
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About 15 members of the public were present.

An appeal is being made by the developers to the Planning Inspectorate because of the non-determination of planning application 16/00503/OUTD by West Berks Council in the required time. The Inspectorate will determine whether the planning application should be allowed or refused by written representations.

Comments should go to the Planning Inspectorate by 14th July - see https://acp.planningportal.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=3150842. It was said that comments made on the original application would reach the Planning Inspectorate but comments/ new comments can be submitted.